THRIVING AFTER 50
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This gadget helps Canadian seniors get their shoes on easier
The stainless steel shoehorn with a long handle available on Amazon Canada is an excellent product that offers numerous benefits, especially for seniors. This simple yet highly effective tool is designed to make daily tasks easier, enhance comfort, and promote independence. Here’s why this shoehorn is a must-have for seniors
Why Canadian seniors should try learning belly dancing
Belly dancing, often associated with Middle Eastern cultures, is an ancient art form that has gained popularity worldwide, including among
Here’s how to see a free movie in Canada
Mark your calendars: Cineplex Community Day returns on Saturday, September 14! The 12th annual charitable event is back with Cineplex, The Rec Room,
More Canadian seniors are using cannabis
Seniors are among the fastest-growing age group in Canada for using cannabis. A Statistics Canada report found that more than 400,000 seniors
Canadian seniors need to revisit their wills to protect family
As Canadian seniors age, one of the most important legal documents they should regularly review is their last will and
Canadian seniors got a boost in old age benefits
Benefit payments for Canadian seniors went up slightly in a scheduled increase as retirement is “becoming unaffordable” for many in the
Canadian seniors should save this much for retirement
Retirement is a significant milestone in life, and for Canadian seniors, ensuring that they have enough money saved to live
More Canadian seniors are getting roommates
As Canadians age, many seniors face challenges related to housing, social isolation, and financial constraints. One increasingly popular solution to
Bored after retiring? Try volunteering in Canada
Volunteering offers a myriad of benefits for Canadian seniors, both for their mental and physical well-being. As individuals transition into
Here how seniors can get a better sleep
Good sleep is essential for overall health and well-being, and this becomes even more important as we age. However, many
Contest looking for North America’s unluckiest travelers
The World’s Unluckiest Traveler promotion is open to residents of the U.S. and Canada and will be open for contest entries from September
Canadians offered deals to the Bahamas
With the upcoming fall season peeking right around the corner, The Bahamas invites Canadian visitors to indulge in summer forever – with
New cheap Canadian flights announced
Flair Airlines, renowned for redefining affordability in Canadian aviation, is proud to launch its $1 base fare initiative, further cementing its position
Canada develops safe long-term care act
Every person in Canada deserves to age with dignity, safety, and comfort, regardless of where they live. While many Canadians want to
Partnership means new access to health care in Canada
Uber has announced a three-year partnership with Hope Air, Canada’s only national charity dedicated to providing travel support programs for Canadians in financial
Are you putting off getting the shingles vaccine?
As people age, their risk for certain health conditions increases, and one of these conditions is shingles. Shingles, also known
B.C. seniors face rent hikes that are illegal
Many residents of retirement homes in British Columbia are facing illegal rent increases, the province’s seniors’ advocate says. In a report
Canadian seniors not downsizing due to lack of options
As the population of seniors in Canada continues to grow, many experts have anticipated that an increasing number of older
B.C. long-term care home based on idea of ‘dementia village’
Canada’s first ever public long-term care home based on the concepts of a dementia village has opened its doors in
B.C. Gen Xers relive their youth with roller skating event
Let the good times roll! Guildford Town Centre, the Fraser Valley’s premier shopping destination and community hub, proudly announces the
Get this grocery cart that can climb stairs
The Collapsible, Removable, Waterproof, and Adjustable Grocery Shopping Cart available on Amazon Canada is an innovative product that can be
Don’t forget to take care of your mental health
The BC Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC) commends the advocacy efforts of the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) to include